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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his family have reportedly arrived in Moscow and been granted asylum by Russian authorities, according to Russian news agencies citing a Kremlin source.
Assad has resigned after opposition forces seized Damascus. As Syria faces a power vacuum, the future of the nation and the Middle East hangs in the balance.
Syrian rebels announced they have ‘freed Damascus’ and ousted President Bashar al-Assad, storming the Iranian embassy amid ongoing military operations against ‘terrorist groups’ in other regions.
Opposition fighters have seized control of Damascus after President Bashar al-Assad reportedly left the country, marking a pivotal moment in Syria’s ongoing conflict.
Syrian rebels have overthrown President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year regime, announcing the liberation of Damascus. Expert Li Zixin analyzes the government’s misjudgments leading to this pivotal moment.
Syrian rebels announce they have seized control of Damascus and overthrown President Bashar al-Assad’s government, marking a significant turning point in Syria’s ongoing conflict.
Over 280,000 people have been displaced due to recent fighting in Syria’s northwest, the UN World Food Program reported, highlighting a growing humanitarian crisis in the conflict-stricken region.
The UN General Assembly called for Israel to withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories and urged the creation of a Palestinian state, as Israel launched new strikes on Lebanon amid escalating tensions.
Thousands of residents are fleeing Aleppo in northern Syria as rebel groups intensify their assault, firing shells and imposing a curfew, according to local media.
At least 11 people were killed as Israel and Hezbollah exchanged strikes in southern Lebanon, threatening the fragile ceasefire agreement between the two sides.
President-elect Donald Trump appoints Massad Boulos, his daughter’s father-in-law, as senior adviser on Arab and Middle Eastern affairs, adding another family connection to his administration.
Syrian rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham have seized parts of Aleppo in a major offensive, prompting Russian airstrikes in support of the Syrian government. This marks the boldest rebel advance in years.
Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of violating a fragile ceasefire, with both sides reporting attacks. The truce, brokered to end over a year of fighting, is showing signs of strain.
Heavy rains and rising tides have destroyed the last shelters of Gaza’s refugees on the beach of Khan Younis, leaving them with nowhere to go. Displaced multiple times, they now face hunger and homelessness.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah holds as displaced Lebanese begin returning to their homes after 14 months of conflict, marking a rare diplomatic success in the volatile Middle East region.
Israel’s security cabinet has agreed to a ceasefire deal with Lebanon, expected to take effect on Wednesday, Channel 12 reported.
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, blocking the measure despite support from all other members.
The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, blocking the initiative despite broad international support.
Three Lebanese soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike on an army post in southern Lebanon, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Lebanon’s health ministry reports one dead and nine wounded after an Israeli strike on central Beirut on Sunday evening.
